Please Read Chapters 1-6 to understand the contexts of these short exerts.

  I remember as it was yesterday as we played in the flower patches.

  Laughing, having fun, having no cares in the world.

  I watched the playful boy grow into a man driven by determination.

  I watched him train daily with his father to hone his skills.

  I watched as he grew stronger each day.

  I watched as his face turned grim as I was bestowed a blessing.

  At that moment I felt the pressure of the world.

  In that moment I couldn't stop thinking of the things I would have to be the training I would go through.

  You could be reading stolen content. Head to Royal Road for the genuine story.

  Why me?

  Why was I chosen?

  All this would wash away as I saw Sir Marko and Lady Lila comfort and congratulate me.

  Even Val with a sincere and happy look made me feel better.

  That night I had a bad feeling. I wished I could've been there to help. I readied to headout as I was stopped by my father.

  He told me he'll be back with both safe and sound.

  I wonder occasionally if my inclusion would hinder the battle even more. Would my being there make a difference?

  I watched as the boy I once knew was shut in and closed off.

  I watched as he moped around the household with his head down.

  I knew something had to change I caught him one time before going to bed I held him dear as he did to me once before.

  I watched as tears ran in his eyes and he cried once more.

  I watched that fire in his eyes lit up with determination and passion.

  A purpose.

  I watched as he grew more confident and more powerful.

  The first day has arrived.

  "Ah these clothes are quite fancy ain't it" I said to myself.

  KNOCK KNOCK

  CREAK

  I watched as the door opened and our eyes met.

  "Ah yes his eyes since that day never changed," I thought to myself.

  "Morning, Val. Wow, that uniform does suit you."